#1-Fabulous Fabio

1. Fabio Cannavaro - Italy

Date of birth: 13 Sept 1973
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 72 kg

Position: Defender

Current Club: Juventus (ITA)

Gasp! Possibly the most beautiful man in football today, Italy's

skipper and the most capped player among the current Italian squad, Fabio

Cannavaro is a stalwart of the Azzurri side. What he lacks in height, he

makes up for with great anticipation, aggression and power - and of course

a stunning body, complete with a face Michelangelo would have killed to sculpt.

#2 even when he's yakking on the pitch...

2. David Beckham

Date of birth: 2 May 1975
Height: 182 cm
Weight: 74 kg
Position: Midfielder

Current Club: Real Madrid (ESP)

What more can be said about David Beckham. He's undeniably one of

the world's most gorgeous men; a feature that's often overshadowed his

sporting prowess. More than anything, however, Beckham is a dedicated

professional, who takes immense pride in his role as England captain. His

talent with a football was evident from an early age, and it has earned

him unprecedented fame and wealth.

#3 the "other" Ronaldo

3. Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal

Date of birth: 5 Feb 1985
Height: 184 cm
Weight: 75 kg
Position: Forward

Current Club: Manchester United (ENG)

You don't get much hotter than Cristiano Ronaldo Santos Aveiro.

This 21 year old is one of the sexiest young talents in world football.

With his surging runs and dazzling skills performed at blistering pace,

comparisons with his Brazilian namesake have been inevitable. Born on the

island of Madeira, he began his footballing career at the age of 17. His

rise to stardom since then has been nothing short of meteoric.

#4 and rising

4. Andriy Shevchenko - Ukraine

Date of birth: 29 Sept 1976
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 73 kg
Position: Forward

Current Club: AC Milan (ITA)

Andriy Shevchenko has faced the seemingly impossible task of

hauling his country along the path to Germany practically single-handed.

Top scorer for his team and one of the most prolific in the European zone,

the Ukrainian ace justified the faith of a nation every time he turned

out. This 30 year old is a stunning looker, quite happy to model in front

of the camera wearing very little indeed. This makes us very happy and

should be encouraged.

#5 (lose the name, sweetie...)

5. Kaka - Brazil

Date of birth: 22 April 1982
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 73 kg

Position: Midfielder

Current Club: AC Milan (ITA)

He may be burdened with one of the most unfortunate and unusual

names in the sport, but few would argue with Kaka's Brazilian sex appeal

which has also made him a star off the field. This focused and aggressive

attacking midfielder boasts good ball skills and stamina, and can move

into a striking role when required. Hmm, we'll take two thanks! Hold the

mayo!

#6--Nope, don't know where it is!

6. Dejan Stankovic - Serbia and Montenegro
Date of birth: 11 Sept 1978
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 75 kg
Position: Midfielder
Current Club: Inter (ITA)

You may not quite know where exactly Serbia and Montenegro is,
but Dejan Stankovic's good looks will inspire you to visit. This cheeky
midfielder has versatility and the ability to perform wherever he is
needed. He is technically-gifted and an instinctive finisher, with an
excellent sense of positioning and he has recently managed to bring his
hair-trigger temper under control (ooh)..

#7 Landycakes???

(LDSM note: remember, I didn't write this top 15 list...and I definitely don't agree with the description of LD...)

7. Landon Donovan - US
Date of birth: 4 March 1982
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 67 kg
Position: Midfielder
Current Club: Los Angeles Galaxy (USA)

We could think of no better man tasked with popularising soccer
in the US than the very desirable Landon Donovan. Blessed with an ability
to press forward and get goals, he's described as the most talented and
technically gifted American player of his generation. This 24 year old
three-time American Footballer of the Year is a player worth watching on
and off the soccer field.

#8, Figo is Great.

8. Luiz Figo: Portugal
Date of birth: 4 Nov 1972
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 75 kg
Position: Forward

Current Club: Inter (ITA)

Hello daddy! Born in the working-class neighbourhood of Almada in
Lisbon, Figo is one of the best-known faces in world football, and
indisputably one of the most talented players to grace the game in recent
years. Masterful with the ball at his feet, Figo's skills and leadership
qualities have seen him ranked among the greatest Portuguese footballers
of all time. Rugged, handsome and very much all man.

#9 and Mighty Fine

9. Nelson Haedo Valdez- Paraguay
Date of birth: 28 Nov 1983
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 71 kg
Position: Forward
Current Club: Werder Bremen (GER)

The spunky looking Valdez joined Bundesliga club Werder Bremen in
2001, just days after celebrating his 18th birthday. He has represented
his country at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship and the 2004 Copa
America. He also scored the vital qualifying goal against Venezuela which
took Paraguay to the 2006 World Cup. While he still has some way to go to
make his mark, we'd be happy to help with his ball handling skills.

#10-We've Got Your Ballack

10. Michael Ballack - Germany
Date of birth: 26 Sept 1976
Height: 189 cm
Weight: 80 kg
Position: Midfielder
Current Club: Bayern Munich (GER)

Michael Ballack, the 30 year old midfield maestro of Bayern
Munich and Germany, is one of the few German players that the experts
unanimously believe to be 'world class'. Germany's hopes rest largely on
his shoulders if they are to win the 2006 FIFA World Cup, with the
Chemnitz-born star coming under extreme scrutiny every time he takes to
the field. Watch out for those killer blue eyes; they'll break your heart
> >>in two.

#11 and that's a fact, Jack.

11. Kelvin Jack - Trinidad and Tobago
Date of birth: 29 April 1976
Height: 193 cm
Weight: 91 kg
Position: Goalkeeper
Current Club: Dundee FC (SCO)

Tall, dark and very striking, Kelvin Jack's save from Bahrain's
Talal Yusuf in the final moments of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Asia/CONCACAF
play-off helped send Trinidad and Tobago to Germany. After his senior
international debut in 1999, he appeared in Trinidad and Tobago's 2002
FIFA World Cup qualifiers and also played in the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
This thirty year old's got the look of a man of action. We like.

#12-He's a Keeper!

12. Gianluigi Buffon - Italy
Date of birth: 28 January 1978
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 83 kg
Position: Goalkeeper
Current Club: Juventus (ITA)

Boasting a searing Italian sensuality, Gianluigi Buffon was born
into a sporting family; his mother was an Italian shot put and discus
champion. The goalkeeper made his Serie A debut at the age of 17 years and
was first-choice goalkeeper at Parma for six seasons before his
world-record transfer to Juventus in 2001. It was here that he won his
first Serie A title, a habit he's become used to.